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The thread discusses concerns about retail practices and security measures in system components. The second poster suggests that such restrictions aim to prevent retail stores from stealing and reselling parts, acknowledging ongoing issues with middlemen and scams. Overall, the tone indicates a resigned acceptance of these measures, viewing them as necessary for preventing fraud in retail electronics.
The thread discusses concerns about retail practices and security measures in system components. The second poster suggests that such restrictions aim to prevent retail stores from stealing and reselling parts, acknowledging ongoing issues with middlemen and scams. Overall, the tone indicates a resigned acceptance of these measures, viewing them as necessary for preventing fraud in retail electronics.
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The real reason they do this is to stop retail stores (Harvey Norman) stealing parts from systems and selling them on to consumers full of cheap junk... Personally I'm fine with it as a long time Asus user I have gotten used to the scams that happen when you allow middle men to be unsupervised
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